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graniteclimber
Trad climber
The Illuminati -- S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Division
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That's not a panda. It's an opossum.
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mechrist
Gym climber
South of Heaven
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I hate you atchafalafel.
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atchafalaya
Boulder climber
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Thanks Mechrist, you were missed my many and glad you are back.
GC, why so angry? Lighten up Francis, and lets make up.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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I am going to Peru this summer! Not sure if this is a good thread to spray about it... lol
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Psilocyborg
climber
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If you were gnar gnar you would go to the village and ask if you can camp there
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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So did we get this figured out yet?
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mechrist
Gym climber
South of Heaven
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Yes, I was right all along. Told you so.
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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Vitaly you'll love it there. I've spent time in the Huaraz/Cordillera Blanca and it's heaven. What goals do you have in mind?
Giving some positivity to this on it's way to 1000!!
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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What goals do you have in mind?
Really want to do Cayesh (ambitious), Alpamayo, Coraz, Jager route on a peak whose name I can't spell at the moment, a few unclimbed faces and much more. 7 weeks!
Most of all, can't wait to eat cuy!!!
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mechrist
Gym climber
South of Heaven
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How dare those gringos own a nice truck and insult the masses with its shiny paint job.
I don't give a flying fuk about their nice truck, etc. Mine is nicer... but I don't take it to a 3rd world country where I don't speak the language (or Alabama for that matter), camp in some random location near a village/town I know nothing about, drink beers, refuse to show ID, and THEN get all upset when sh#t gets gnar. Gotta take responsibility for the sh#t you encounter on your adventures.
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Today's travel tip. Vitally - pack extra bear spray and you'll be fine.
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mhay
climber
Reno, NV
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1000 posts on this soap opera! Nice!
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Wait, let's have a snack first.
THEN we'll go kick some gringo ass!
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Don Paul
Big Wall climber
Colombia, South America
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Vitaliy - you should encounter the cuy at some point. People raise them in their homes and they run around like a pack of rats. When its time to cook one up, the way to kill them is to pick them up by the head, and with a snap of the wrist you break their necks. Easy.
On the way to Machu Pichu you should go through the tourist town of Cuzco. There are two big cathedrals there, built by rival Catholic inquisitors, the Jesuits and some other kind, I forget. Off on the side vestibule there is a huge painting of the last supper, and there on the plate in front of Jesus is an upside down cuy with its legs in the air. No sh#t. Also if you look at the woodwork in there, you see the details are all very Andean looking. It's pretty much psychedelic, if you know the kind of patterns I'm talking about. Supposedly they always built the cathedrals on the ruins of demolished Inca temples, and would incorporate the symbols into the new church to try to add some continuity for the believers. Definitely go to Peru - the only thing really disappointing is the coca tea, which is in every single hotel. It didn't do a thing for me and I'd just rather have coffee.
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sandstone conglomerate
climber
sharon conglomerate central
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can you see boobs in Peru?
more importantly, are they worth seeing?
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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Nice Vitaly. Alpamayo is a gorgeous peak. Had some seasons where climbing wasn't optimal so hope you get a good one.
Look out for into on the Casarotto Route on Huascaran Norte. Not sure if that thing has even seen a second ascent, was a bold solo in it's time. All depends on the conditions of the route. Would be a proud send.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Off on the side vestibule there is a huge painting of the last supper, and there on the plate in front of Jesus is an upside down cuy with its legs in the air.
WOW Don Paul, you made my day. This is hilarious.
Beth, I will try to google it. Will be my first time in Peru and majority of the things my friend and I have planned come from suggestions from others/guidebook/lurking. So all suggestions are welcome, feel free to email me if you (or anyone else) have any! Our itinerary is flexible/conditions dependent.
Alpamayo is supposed to be super crowded, but I want to at least go and see it in person. Climbing it and seeing one of those gorgeous alpine-glows on it would be awesome.
Additions: Googled that face. It does not look that attractive to me. Looks hard and massive, but not very pretty in a striking way. To my taste. The route seen a second ascent supposedly. Very impressive to get on a face like that alone. http://www.summitpost.org/the-north-face-of-huascar-n-norte/827771
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mechrist
Gym climber
South of Heaven
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lumpy
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michaeld
Sport climber
Sacramento
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Can we not post pictures of dicks and sh#t? Some people work.
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